Enrollment
59
Elementary
DISTRICT 163 · STATE 480
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MINERAL·NCES 320033000184
Schurz Elementary
4048 S. Hwy 95, Schurz, NV 89427 · (775) 773-2323 · Mineral County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL59 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 18.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
59 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 85%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 7 | 12% |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 8 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 6 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 10 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 8 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 6 | 10% |
| Grade 6 | 7 | 12% |
Student demographics
27%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 70% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Mineral. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
Nevada SBAC 2023-24 . % ProficientEnglish Language Arts
31.4%
NV avg 41.4%
What this means: On the Nevada SBAC, Nevada's statewide test, about 31 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level. The Nevada average is about 41 of 100.
Source: Nevada SBAC. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like Schurz Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schurz Elementary this school | 59 | 100.0% | N/A |
| McDermitt Elementary McDermitt | 51 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Natchez Elementary WADSWORTH | 121 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Owyhee Elementary School Owyhee | 165 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Beatty Elementary School Beatty | 60 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Perkins Ute Elementary School Moapa | 138 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
Matched among Nevada elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Schurz Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 59 | #410 of 442 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
59
-8 (-12%) vs 2020
-25% since 1990-91, when it was 79
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
was 22.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 59 | 4 | 14.8:1 | 100% (59) |
| 2023-24 | 76 | 3 | 25.3:1 | 100% (76) |
| 2022-23 | 69 | 2 | 34.5:1 | 100% (69) |
| 2020-21 | 67 | 3 | 22.3:1 | 100% (67) |
| 2017-18 | 53 | 5 | 10.6:1 | 100% (53) |
| 2015-16 | 65 | 4 | 16.3:1 | 100% (65) |
| 2010-11 | 63 | 7 | 9.0:1 | 84% (53) |
| 2000-01 | 122 | 11 | 11.1:1 | 97% (118) |
| 1990-91 | 79 | 7 | 11.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Schurz Elementary.
About Schurz Elementary
Schurz Elementary is an elementary school in Schurz, Nevada, according to federal school records. A total of 59 students attend the school, which covers pre-K through 6. Against the 480-student average for elementary schools in Nevada, enrollment here is 88% lower.
Mineral enrolls 534 students, and its 4 schools include Schurz Elementary.
Native American students are the large majority at Schurz Elementary, with 85% of enrollment. The remaining shares are 10% Hispanic and 5% multiracial. By the diversity index, Schurz Elementary comes in at 27%.
Dividing enrollment by its 4 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 14.8:1. Among elementary schools in Nevada, the typical ratio is 18.1:1. Eligible students account for 100% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. Across public schools in Mineral County, the average is about the same, 100%.
Across Mineral County, median household income is about $54,855, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 13%, and roughly 15% of residents are in poverty. Schurz Elementary is among the 5 public schools in Mineral County.
Yerington Elementary School is the closest public school, about 19.2 miles away in a straight line.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Remote, meaning it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Federal counts put enrollment at 67 in 2020-21 and 59 in 2024-25, a 12% decrease. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio fell from 22.3:1 to 14.8:1.
The Schurz Elementary community page is open for posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Mineral County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,542
Census ACS
Median income
$54,855
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
534 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Mineral
- Hawthorne ElementaryElementary · 267 students
- Mineral County High SchoolHigh · 128 students
- Hawthorne Junior HighMiddle · 80 students
- Mineral County Adult EducationCombined
Other Schurz Elementary schools
One other US public school is named Schurz Elementary. Schurz Elementary is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Schurz ElementaryWatertown, WI · 223 students
Nearby schools
- Yerington Elementary School19.2 mi · 465
- Yerington Intermediate School19.2 mi · 402
- Yerington High School19.3 mi · 413
- Smith Valley Schools29.5 mi · 178
- Hawthorne Elementary29.8 mi · 267
- Hawthorne Junior High30.1 mi · 80
Frequently asked questions
About Schurz ElementaryHow large is Schurz Elementary?
Schurz Elementary enrolls approximately 59 students in grades PK-06.
Is Schurz Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Schurz Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schurz Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Schurz Elementary is approximately 14.8:1 (4 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Schurz Elementary?
Schurz Elementary reports a student body of 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Schurz Elementary?
Schurz Elementary is overseen by Mineral in Mineral County.
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